John Kraynek
December 31, 1937 - November 17, 2024
Visitation: Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Service: Friday, 11AM, Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Kraynek
John P.
Age 86, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of McCandless Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Pfaff) (Covert) Kraynek; Loving father of Jonathan (Roberta) Kraynek, Becky Kirsch, Nathan (Jill) Kraynek and stepfather of Gretchen Steinmetz, Greta (Tom) Dowell, Cheryl Olszewski; Proud grandfather of Sabrina, Madison, and Morgan, Rachel and Cassie, Josh, Sarah and Adam, Shane, Elliot, Olivia, and Ean, Doug, Jason, Jodi, and Michael. Cherished great-grandfather of Oliver, and Forest; Brother of Harold (Geri) Kraynek, Vera (Ralph) Conner, and the late Debbie. John is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
John graduated from Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio in 1959. He was an active member of the Sigma Zeta Fraternity and served in the Army National Guard of Ohio. He had a passion for golf, enjoyed traveling the world, and was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
John retired after more than 25 years of service as Controller at Halco (Mining) Inc., an international bauxite mining consortium with operations in Guinea, West Africa. During his tenure, he made numerous trips and dedicated considerable time in Guinea, playing a crucial role in the company’s successful transition from the construction phase to full production operations.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, where a funeral service will be held on Friday 11AM. Interment will be private at West Newton Cemetery, West Newton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Wilmington College, Office of Advancement, Pyle Center Box 1307, 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 or Ronald McDonald House of Akron, 141 West State Street, Akron, Ohio 44302.
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I met John many years ago through my husband Ron, he and John were golf buddies.
John’s daughter Becky and I formed a lasting relationship. I hired her to work for me at my Salon, where she was loved and appreciated for her amazing creative skills in the public relations dept of my spa. One day I went to the gym and was talking to the receptionist about meeting John, she agreed, and John and Cheryl have spent many happy years together. John was a great family man. He will surely be missed.
Thinking of you Gretchen and your whole family at loss of John your step Father.
I extend to you my deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss.
One of my very best friends that developed after meeting at Wilmington College. A wonderful fraternity brother. Memories of our meetings and friendship over the years, and the relationships of our families will never be forgotten. I love you and your family John even if you are a Steelers fan. My memories of our friendship and brotherhood will always be a blessing. May your family have peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
I have fond memories of John , my Donora friend and sigma zeta brother at Wilmington College. I’ve known John for 70 years and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace my brother. My sympathies to Cheryl and family.
I have nothing but fond loving memories of my cousin. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed .